ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD WALRUS
Probably from Dutch, from Scandinavian; compare Old Norse hrosshvalr (literally: horse whale) and Old English horschwæl.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WALRUS»
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Follows Walrus on a journey through the city, as he tries on different hats to disguise himself from the chasing zookeeper.
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Walrus Was Paul: The Great Beatle Death Clues
A guide to the hoax that Paul McCartney was killed in an automobile accident in 1966 and replaced by a look-a-like
Introduces the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and migration of walruses, sea mammals that have flippers and tusks.
Bad experiences with a bully make Wally the Walrus balk at going to school before he learns to call upon his natural abilities to prove himself.
Barbara deRubertis, Jan Pyk, 1998
Walrus would like to ride a bicycle but worries about all that could happen if he fell.
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I Am the
Walrus: Confessions and Tips from a Blue Collor Golfer
The author recounts his career in golf and tells how to improve one's approach shots, read the grain, develop distance control, and hit consistent drives
Craig Stadler, John Andrisani, 1996
An introduction to the walrus, including its habitat, physical characteristics, and life cycle.
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The world of the
walrus
Describes the characteristics, behavior, and habitat of walruses, and discusses walrus folklore
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The
Walrus Theory: The Fabulous Fates
Explaining the exceedingly driven, highly promiscuous behavior of dominant men in all walks of life--the movers, makers, shakers and takers--"The Walrus Theory" looks at these typically high-net-worth individuals and offers advice on both ...
Judi Gallelli, Lisa Hamielec, Tia Hamielec, 2003
Also included in the book is Jerry's memorabilia from that day—notes from John and Yoko, the secret code to contact him, drawings, John's doodles, and much more.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WALRUS»
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The day ET the walrus was saved and began the life of an icon
If it weren't for the polar bears, E.T. the walrus might never have been rescued and brought to Tacoma. Mike Sparks and three other workers for Conoco Oil Co. «TheNewsTribune.com, Jul 15»
Jennifer Lawrence Impersonates a Walrus and Looks Gorgeous …
The Hunger Games leading lady made quite the scene on Wednesday when she stepped out of Nobu restaurant wearing her chopsticks as walrus tusks. «Entertainment Tonight, Jun 15»
Shell's Arctic plan counters US walrus protections-green groups
The rule is meant to protect walrus populations that are sensitive to the noise and disruption of drilling in their habitat. But Shell's exploration program for the ... «Reuters, Jun 15»
SeaWorld's Obie the walrus dies at 28
SAN DIEGO — A necropsy is planned to determine what caused the death of a 28-year-old walrus at SeaWorld San Diego, park officials said Thursday. «fox5sandiego.com, Jun 15»
Alaska reopens online window on world of the walrus
The money will also allow the state to employ two people on the island, where they will welcome visitors and try to control vehicles from disrupting the walruses ... «The Guardian, May 15»
Walrus Fossil Turns Out to Be Oldest Known Fur Seal
While searching among fossil collections in a California paleontological center, a PhD student in geology came upon a fossil that would soon fill a huge gap in ... «Discovery News, Feb 15»
Oil Drilling Banned in Arctic Area That Attracts Walrus
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A plateau on the Arctic Ocean floor, where thousands of Pacific walrus gather to feed and raise pups, has received new protections ... «New York Times, Feb 15»
Lawsuit Claims Chukchi Rules Fail to Protect Walrus
Earthjustice attorney Erik Grafe says the rule the Fish and Wildlife Service issued last year isn't specific enough to protect walrus from seismic work, oil drilling ... «Alaska Public Radio Network, Nov 14»
The Walrus and the Politicians
Let's consider the walrus crisis. They're piling up in Alaska. About 35,000 walruses have formed what looks to be a humongous brown ball along the northern ... «New York Times, Oct 14»
US reroutes flights around Alaska beach in attempt to avoid walrus …
Walruses in the Chukchi sea this time of year are generally females and young who are at greater risk of being trampled. Photograph: Steven Kazlowski/Nature ... «The Guardian, Oct 14»
